Katie Brown, AuD. received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Arizona. She was raised in Kingman, where she now practices as a clinical audiologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance problems. Dr. Brown sees patients at the KRMC Hearing and Speech Specialists, located at 1740 Sycamore.

Lunch & Learn features a different medical professional presenter each month, focusing on important healthcare topics. The seminars are free and held in the Del E. Webb Wellness Center Conference Rooms from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Participants bring their own lunch and KRMC provides a beverage and dessert.

There is no charge for the program but seating is limited, the doors will open at 11:30 a.m. the day of the event. To ensure enough seating and desserts, please contact KRMC’s Public Relations at 681-8514 to make a reservation.

KRMC Expands Acute Rehabilitation Capacity

at its Hualapai Mountain Campus

Kingman, Arizona – [June 4, 2014] Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) announced today the expansion of its Acute Rehabilitation service, which is located on the second floor of the former Hualapai Mountain Medical Center in Kingman. KRMC purchased the building in August 2011 and renamed it: KRMC Hualapai Mountain Campus (HMC). KRMC moved its Acute Rehabilitation service to the facility in June 2013.

KRMC’s acute rehabilitation program helps people impaired by an accident, stroke, or other disabling condition develop new skills and re-learn previous ones to improve their quality of life. It involves specialized physical, occupational, and speech therapists who team with the patient’s physician and other specialists to provide the best possible outcomes for the patient.

The service is equipped with the latest rehabilitation technologies and facilities for teaching patients techniques that can help them make full use of their abilities. Now with eighteen private patient rooms, the service also includes a specially-equipped therapy gym, kitchen, dining room and patient lounge. It also features a fully-furnished “transitional apartment” where patients learn and practice self-help skills before returning home.

Patients can be admitted to KRMC’s Acute Rehabilitation service with a physician’s referral. For more information, please contact the facility at 928-692-4688.

KRMC Presents Annual Kid’s Day Health & Safety Fair

Kingman, Arizona – [May 19, 2013] The annual KRMC Kid’s Day Health & Safety Fair, sponsored by Deana Nelson State Farm Insurance, will be held this year on Saturday, May 31st from 10:00 to 2:00 at KRMC’s Medical Professional Center of Kingman. Kids, along with their parents, will be able to visit 50+ organization booths with numerous opportunities for learning and fun.

A car seat safety check will be provided by the Mohave County Health Department. Kids will be able to get their height and weight measured, and immunizations brought up-to-date (don’t forget to bring their shot records and insurance cards). Volunteers from Arizona Game & Fish will teach the kids about respecting nature and wildlife, the KUSD Little Explorer’s Program will be in attendance, and there will be opportunities to get information on summer programs for kids through Kingman Parks and Rec. US First Robotics will also be giving demonstrations in the parking lot.

This exciting fair will include vehicles from Kingman Police Department, Unisource, Kingman Fire Department and helicopters from the Department of Public Safety and Guardian Air! Kids will be able to enjoy a bounce house from Cosmic Bounce House, crafts, and games! In addition, the Kingman Freemason’s Child Identification Program will be on site to provide free identification kits.

The event is free and open to the public with food, prizes and lots of fun for everyone. Call KRMC Public Relations at 928/681-8656for more information.

KRMC Volunteers Host Blood Drive

Kingman, Arizona – [May 19, 2014] The KRMC Volunteers will be hosting a blood drive May 28th & 29th in the Del E Webb Wellness Center, located at 1719 Beverly Avenue. The blood drive will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28th, and from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29th. Donors are needed on an on-going basis to ensure safe levels of blood.

Please note that participants should enter through the side entrance by the outpatient lab facing Beverly Avenue.

United Blood Services is encouraging all donors to make an appointment for the blood drive. This allows UBS to plan appropriately and send enough staff and supplies to handle the number of donors. The past drive was so much bigger than projected that they actually had to turn some donors away because they ran out of supplies! Individuals who would like to make an appointment can sign up online at www.unitedbloodservices.org and enter code: KRMC or call 877-UBS-HERO (877-827-4376).

For more information, contact Leana Asplin at 692-4673.

Kingman Regional Medical Center provides a full range of health and wellness services, including a beautiful wellness and fitness center, a primary and specialty care physician practices, advanced medical programs in cardiology, cancer, rehabilitation, and home health and hospice care. KRMC has 235 licensed beds and employs over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers, and 190 physicians/ allied health professionals who embrace our hospital’s non-profit mission of “Serving Our Community with Compassion and Commitment.” We are also honored to be a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and to serve as a teaching hospital in affiliation with Midwestern University to train doctors specializing in family practice and emergency medicine. For more information visit the hospital website at www.azkrmc.com. You can learn more about our family of healthcare providers by listening to “FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH” a weekly 30 minute radio program that airs every Saturday at 11:30 a.m.on 90.7FM KJZK, Kingman or watching “YOUR HEALTH MATTERS” that airs on local cable Channel 57. The program can be viewed seven days a week, at 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

May “Lunch and Learn” at KRMC

Kingman, Arizona – [May 15, 2014 ] On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Kimm Winn of the KRMC Del E. Webb Wellness Center will be speaking at KRMC’s monthly Lunch & Learn. Her topic will be “Fit At Any Age”

Kimm Winn

Kimm has been in the fitness industry for nine years. When she started, her goals were to lose weight, get healthy, and get in the best shape possible. Her commitment, dedication and hard work has lead her to become a Competitive Body Builder and a Personal Trainer. Kimm is a National Level Competitive Body Builder, who has competed for six years. In total she has entered eight body building competitions; four of which she took first place and won the overall.

Kimm’s goals are to help her clients reach their fitness goals and share her knowledge of fitness with them. Whether her client’s focus is weight loss, mass gain, or just become fit, healthy, and feel good about themselves; Kimm works to help each client reach their goals.

Lunch & Learn features a different medical professional each month, focusing on important healthcare topics. The seminars are free and held in the Medical Professional Center Conference Rooms from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.Please note that starting this month, all participants should enter through the side entrance by the lab for this presentation. Participants bring their own lunch and KRMC provides a beverage and dessert.

There is no charge for the program but seating is limited. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. the day of the event. To ensure enough seating and desserts, please contact KRMC’s Public Relations at 681-8514 to make a reservation.

Kingman Regional Medical Center provides a full range of health and wellness services, including a beautiful wellness and fitness center, a primary and specialty care physician practices, advanced medical programs in cardiology, cancer, rehabilitation, and home health and hospice care. KRMC has 235 licensed beds and employs over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers, and 190 physicians/ allied health professionals who embrace our hospital’s non-profit mission of “Serving Our Community with Compassion and Commitment.” We are also honored to be a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and to serve as a teaching hospital in affiliation with Midwestern University to train doctors specializing in family practice and emergency medicine. For more information visit the hospital website at www.azkrmc.com. You can learn more about our family of healthcare providers by listening to “FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH” a weekly 30 minute radio program that airs every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. on 90.7FM KJZK, Kingman or watching “YOUR HEALTH MATTERS” that airs on local cable Channel 57. The program can be viewed seven days a week, at 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

Visiting Doctor from Mayo Clinic To give Presentation on Tai Chi and Qigong

Kingman, Arizona – [April 3, 2014 ] On Friday, April 18, 2014; Dr. Mary Jurisson, M.D. a visiting physician from The Mayo Clinic will be speaking at a special KRMC Lunch & Learn. Her topic will be “Tai Chi and Qigong, Vitality and Equanimity.” This will be in addition to the regular Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, April 16th where Dr. Adam Braze will be speaking on Lung Cancer.

Dr. Jurisson received her undergraduate degree in biology from Stanford University. She then completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She would go on to complete her internship at the University of Hawaii and then her residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. During her time at the Mayo Clinic she has obtained fellowships in Internal Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Jurisson also received a fellowship in Rheumatology from the University of Michigan.

Lunch & Learn features a different medical professional each month, focusing on important healthcare topics. This seminar is free and will be held in the Cerbat Conference Room in the Medical Professional Center from12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Please note that all participants should enter through the side entrance by the lab for this presentation. Participants bring their own lunch and KRMC provides a beverage and dessert.

There is no charge for the program but seating is limited. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. the day of the event. To ensure enough seating and desserts, please contact KRMC’s Public Relations at 681-8656 to make a reservation.

Upcoming Events

Ongoing Events

· Every Friday night at 6:00pm you can meet at Bicycle Outfitters located at 3001 Stockton Hill RD for a beginners group mountain bike ride. Every Saturday morning at 6 am a group meets for a group Road ride. Call 928-753-7538 for more information.

· Ultimate Frisbee every Tuesday and Friday nights at 7:00pm. Use a lighted Frisbee and the teams wear glow sticks around their necks. It is a great time with friends and coworkers. Check it out on Face book Ultimate Night Frisbee League. Cost: Donations for Glow sticks at Monsoon Park (corner of Eastern and Southern)

· Wine Tasting at Stetson Winery in Valle Vista every Friday and Saturday from 12 to 4; live music every Sunday from 4 to 7 pm.

· Wine Tasting at Cella Winery in Valle Vista, Friday and Saturday from 11 to 5 and Sunday from 12 to 6.

· Alpacas of the Southwest welcomes people to visit the ranch to get up close and personal with kid friendly alpacas. Tours are 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Thursday through Monday. Cost is $6.00 a carload. Please call first 928/338-7806 or 928/225-1450.

· Cocktails & Corks Spirit Tour every Saturday (from 12:30 to 4:30 pm)until May 24th. For $20 per person you can hop aboard and enjoy a leisurely trip on the Magnuson Hotel Shuttle to the area’s growing spirits and wine venues for private tours and tasting of their products. All tours begin at Kingman’s Historic Powerhouse Visitor Center (120 W Andy Devine). All participants must be at least 21 years of age.

· Kingman Back Country Horsemen meet at Calico’s Restaurant the first Wednesday of each month for a no host dinner at 5:30 and meeting at 6:30 pm. Call Carol at 279-8154 or Brenda at 303-4911 for more information.

KRMC Foundation Announces 2014 Route 66 Race for Hospice

Kingman, Arizona – [March 26, 2014] Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation, the Dambar & Steakhouse, Desert Construction, The Lingenfelter Center and KJJJ Radio are pleased to announce the Eleventh Annual Route 66 Race for Hospice. The event will be held on Saturday, May 10th starting promptly at 7:15 a.m.

The goal of the event this year is to raise funds to help support operations of the Joan and Diana Hospice Home in Kingman. The home began seeing patients in July, 2010 and offers hospice services to those individuals who are dying from a terminal illness.

The 10k and 5k races begin and end at the PowerhouseVisitorCenter on Route 66/Andy Devine. The route continues up the El Trovatore hill. The 5k turnaround point is at the crest of the hill, but the 10k continues up Hualapai Mountain Road turning around just past the Copper Ridge apartments, and follows the same route back. The 3-mile walk also starts at the PowerhouseVisitorCenter but then meanders through historic downtown Kingman before finishing at LocomotivePark where the closing awards ceremony will be held. There will also be a one-mile run for juniors 12 years and under.

Entry fee is $25 for adults and $15 for children (12 years and younger) prior to May 2nd. The fee for adults is $30 thereafter. Participants who raise $100 or more in pledges will have their entry fee waived and be eligible for prizes at the awards party afterwards. All participants will receive a colorful t-shirt with a grab bag full of goodies. Prizes will be awarded to the 10k and 5k top three finishers for each age group by gender.

Packet pick-up will be on Friday, May 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Dambar & Steakhouse. All participants who pick up their packets there will receive a coupon for 20% off their dinner that evening at the Dambar.

Once again, this promises to be a premiere event. Participants can sign up on line at www.active.com or call Scott Kern at 928/681-8656. For additional news about Kingman Regional Medical Center, visit the website at www.azkrmc.com/blog